Postcode NE61 5FB is located in a rural village, within the Lynemouth ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston is £41,423 per year. The nearest station is Ashington located about 2.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,178 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 61.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston is £41,423 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE61 5FB.
Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston near NE61 5FB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ashington located about 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £162,950 in Lynemouth area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,000 up to £650,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £295,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £65,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £172,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £85,000 |
10 year median price trend in Lynemouth
In the NE61 5FB postcode area, located within Widdrington, Lynemouth & Hadston, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE61 5FB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Primrose Way, Ellington, Morpeth, NE61 5JF | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Breamish, Northumberland, NE61 5LJ | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Bank Top Stores | Front Street, Ellington, Morpeth, NE61 5JA | Walking directions to Bank Top Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Northumberland district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE61 5FB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Liz Dunn
Lynemouth - Elected 1 May 2025
David Smith
North Northumberland - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.